The Effect of Protandim Supplementation on Oxidative Damage and Athletic Performance

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40 subjects were recruited. 2 subjects were excluded. 1 not meeting inclusion criteria, and 1 declined to participate. Thus, 38 subjects were randomized into either the Protandim Group (n = 19) or Placebo Group (n = 19)

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Sugar Pill

Corn starch and food coloring is the placebo comparator. Each subject will ingest 675 mg (1 pill) per day of the placebo comparator

Protandim Dietary Supplement: This was a randomized, block design, controlling for 5-km performance and sex. Subjects were given either 675 mg per day (1 pill per day) of Protandim for 90 days, or a 675 mg per day (1 pill per day) placebo (sugar pill). Subjects ran a 5-km time trial before and after the supplementation period. Blood samples were taken pre and post supplementation.

Protandim Dietary Supplement: This was a randomized, block design, controlling for 5-km performance and sex. Subjects were given either 675 mg per day (1 pill per day) of Protandim for 90 days, or a 675 mg per day (1 pill per day) placebo (sugar pill). Subjects ran a 5-km time trial before and after the supplementation period. Blood samples were taken pre and post supplementation.